Manchester United have announced a deal to sign striker Javier Hernandez from Mexican side Chivas for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around ￡6 million.
Javier Hernandez: May be set to feature at the World Cup for Mexico.
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Javier Hernandez: May be set to feature at the World Cup for Mexico.
Hernandez, 21, has agreed personal terms and passed a medical but is still awaiting a work permit. Should a permit be granted, he will join United in July after the Mexico international returns from the World Cup.
As part of the deal, United will play a friendly at the Chivas Stadium ahead of the 2010-11 season.
Sir Alex Ferguson told the club's official website: "I am delighted to reach agreement with Chivas to bring such an exciting young striker, who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country.
"He will be a great addition to our squad and we look forward to welcoming our first Mexican player in the summer. We are equally excited to play our first game in Mexico, opening the magnificent new Chivas Stadium in July."
Chicharito, or "Little Pea", as he is known, has scored four goals in his first four games for Mexico.
The deal will represent a first for United, who have never signed a Mexican player before or played in the country, which they will do in July as part of the deal. Hernandez has spent just two seasons in the first team at Chivas which represents a meteoric rise to prominence.
"I feel like I am living a dream," he told MUTV. "All the impressions I have of the club are good and Sir Alex Ferguson is a great person, maybe the best coach in the world."
Hernandez was at Old Trafford on Wednesday to watch the Champions League quarter-final with Bayern Munich. While he was disappointed at the outcome, he marvelled at the atmosphere, which he hopes to experience for himself next term.
Before that, Hernandez must secure a place in Mexico's World Cup squad, which he is tipped to do. And that will confirm a quick return to England as Mexico will tackle Fabio Capello's men at Wembley on May 24.
"I hope to be at the World Cup," he said. "I have to work hard to win a place in the national team, then I might get a chance to play against England."
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